4 days in Kentucky Itinerary

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Lexington
— 1 day
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Bowling Green
— 2 nights
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Louisville
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Lexington — 1 day

Horse Capital of the World

On the 24th (Fri), relax in the rural setting at Taylor Made Farm, relax in the rural setting at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, then immerse yourself in nature at Kentucky Horse Park, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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New York City to Lexington is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from New York City in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Lexington, with highs around 55°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car to Bowling Green.
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Bowling Green — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): examine the collection at National Corvette Museum, join the crowd at NCM Motorsports Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Fat Man's Misery, then explore the fascinating underground world of Mammoth Cave, and finally hike along Cedar Sink Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Onyx Cave, Head underground at Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Aviation Heritage Park, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Lost River Cave.

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Traveling by car from Lexington to Bowling Green takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lexington to Bowling Green. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in March, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 1 night

Derby City

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Louisville Zoo, then explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, then examine the collection at Kentucky Derby Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at 21c Museum Hotel.

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Drive from Bowling Green to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bowling Green to Louisville. In March, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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Kentucky travel guide

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The Bluegrass State
A diverse region of sprawling farmland and rich cultural heritage, Kentucky is the birthplace of American horse racing and home to the world-famous Kentucky Derby. While the cities of Lexington and Louisville experience the majority of the state's tourism, Kentucky is also a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts with its array of natural attractions, including the Cumberland Gap and the world's longest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park. Take a tour through original Civil War battlefields to delve into the nation's history, or head to one of the many bourbon distilleries to learn more about Kentucky's most famous export.
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